Toast the continent’s success stories at the virtual Absa Champagne in Africa Festival

Join financial movers and shakers for a free event featuring online bubbly tastings and top-tier musical entertainmentThe Absa Champagne in Africa Festival celebrates the successes of the bank’s clients across the continent. Picture: 123RF/pressmasterIt was accidentally discovered centuries ago by winemakers who went on to found some of the most renowned champagne houses. Today, only bubbly produced in the Champagne region of France may proudly bear the name “champagne”.

“The past two years [of the Covid-19 pandemic] have brought about many obstacles, but also many great stories of bravery, triumph and resilience of the human spirit. Our tenacity, hope and drive help us bring our possibilities to life — and there’s no more fitting way to celebrate than with a glass of champagne in hand,” says Clement Motale, head of marketing and corporate relations at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.

“Many corporations have reacted with fresh ideas, changes, innovations, resilience and new and exciting business models,” he says. “As much as we have been there to support our clients and the communities we operate in through tough times, we need to celebrate our resilience and growth amid turbulent conditions.”

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